Summer Dance Intensive
Summer Dance Intensive
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Ages 10+ Years
Ages 10+ Years
June 15 - 19, 2026
June 15 - 19, 2026
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
$365
Our Summer Intensive offers a dynamic and enriching week long experience. Dancers will explore a variety of dance styles, including ballet, contemporary, jazz, modern, musical theatre, and more, taught by both guest instructors and SSA faculty. On the first day, dancers will participate in a placement audition and will be divided into three levels for more individualized learning.
This intensive is designed for dancers enrolled in Elementary 2 Ballet through Advanced levels, as well as those in Intermediate Jazz and Modern levels and above.
Payment of 50% due at time of registration. Remaining balance due June 1. Payment due in full after June 1.
We are excited to have you join us for the Summer Dance Intensive!
We are excited to have you join us for the Summer Dance Intensive!
Get ready for a week full of learning, growth, and fun!
What to Wear:
Ballet: Solid colored leotard, pink tights, hair in a bun
Jazz, Musical Theatre, Leaps & Turns: Leotard, tights, jazz shoes, hair pulled up
Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, Stretch/Flex: Leotard, tights, bare feet or Hanami Pirouettes, hair pulled up
Tap: Leotard, tights, tap shoes (or ballet/jazz shoes if you don't have tap shoes), hair pulled up
Other Genres: Leotard, tights, hair pulled up, shoes or bare feet as determined by the instructor
Dancers will also need to bring:
Yoga mat
Heavy resistance Theraband
Foam roller (24" or 36" recommended)
Ankle weights (1 or 2 lbs)
Hand held weights - 5 lb weights (younger) and 10 lb weights (older)
Lunch and snack (please refrain from any products containing peanuts)
LABELED water bottle(s)
Optional items:
Ballet skirt for center work
Jazz shorts (not gym shorts) for classes other than ballet
Character Shoes for Musical Theatre
Looking forward to a great intensive!
Sample Intensive Schedule
2025 Intensive Recap
2025 Intensive Recap
"The intensive was amazing! The teachers were so nice, and they pushed me outside my comfort zone in a good way. It was very challenging, but so much fun and I would definitely do it again next year!" -Scarlett, age 14
"I had so much fun in all my classes! The teachers were all amazing and they were good at adjusting to everyone's skill level. I can't wait for next year!" - Ellie, age 12
"SSA's intensives are always so much fun because we get to try lots of different dance styles with guest choreographers. I look forward to intensive week every year - it's a lot of work but so rewarding!" - Addy, age 13
"The teachers were amazing and I loved the choreography! Each day had a great blend of a variety of classes and there truly was a class for everyone!" - Clara, age 15
“I loved the SSA intensive because it challenged me to grow not only in my technique, but also in my artistry as a dancer. The variety of styles sets SSA’s intensive apart- making it an ideal place for a dancer to continue their training in the summer." - Julia, age 16
“I really liked the intensive week because it was fun and I loved meeting and getting to take classes from guest artists!" - Lucy, age 10
"I loved this intensive! It offered a large variety of classes and dance styles, which gave me a chance to step out of my comfort zone and experiment with dance techniques I am not as familiar with. The faculty was amazing to work with too!" - Eva, age 17
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